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A perfectly cooked piece of lemon garlic salmon, flaky and golden-brown.

Best way to grow Lemon Garlic Salmon

This recipe provides a delicious and healthy way to prepare salmon with a flavorful lemon-garlic twist. It's simple enough for a weeknight meal but impressive enough for guests.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 salmon fillets about 6 oz each
  • 1 lemon sliced
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Small bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel and season them with salt and pepper.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, minced garlic, and chopped parsley.
Cooking
  1. Place the seasoned salmon fillets on the prepared baking sheet and drizzle the olive oil mixture over each fillet.
  2. Arrange lemon slices on top of each salmon fillet.
  3. Bake for 12-18 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and easily flakes with a fork.
Serving
  1. Remove from the oven and serve immediately, garnished with extra fresh parsley if desired.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can marinate the salmon in the olive oil and garlic mixture for 15-30 minutes before baking. Serve with roasted vegetables or a fresh salad for a complete meal.